Stocks in play: CWB Financial Group

Announced strong third-quarter financial performance with common shareholders' net income of $71 million and pre-tax, pre-provision income of $117 million, up 14% and 6%, respectively, from the third quarter last year. Total revenue of $218 million was up 7%, including a 7% increase in net interest income and 2% higher non-interest income. The increase in net interest income reflects strong 10% loan growth, partially offset by a four basis point decrease in net interest margin to 2.60%. CWB Financial Group shares T.CWB are trading up $0.41 at $31.60.